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63.9929°N, 19.6656°W · South Coast
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Off the main road- 9.3 km from Route 26
Nearest town- Árnes — 29 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 112 km in a straight line
What else is close- 108 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Hekla
Landmannalaugar & Hekla volcanofrom 52.900 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Volcano Hat Trickfrom 54.900 ISK · 9 h
Landmannalaugar Safari - Super Jeep day tourfrom 32.990 ISK · 12 h
05B - Below the Mountainsfrom 33.420 ISK · 9 h
Under The Volcanofrom 36.500 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Highlands Hiking: Small Group Landmannalaugar Hike & Hot Springs - Without transferfrom 16.500 ISK · 5 h
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 h
Secret Lagoon Admissionfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Family Raftingfrom 34.900 ISK · 4 h
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionHekla weather and conditions
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-3°Cheavy snow · feels -13°C14 m/sgusts 199 h 52 mdaylight · 08:08 – 18:00
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Hekla 29 Aug 2009 09 27< 1 km - 2Hekla Up To The Top 12 09 20204 km
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Hekla 10 10 20107 km - 4
Afangagil-Landmannalaugar-Holaskjol Day 1/98 km - 5
Hellismannaleid Trail Hellismannaleid Rjupnavellir Landmannalaugar9 km
Waterfalls
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- 1Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur20 km
- 2Hot Spring Shower25 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra26 km
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Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours - Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Hekla hike?
The Hekla trail is about 5.8 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Hekla trailhead?
Hekla is in South Coast. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Hekla safe to hike alone?
Hekla sits 29 km from Árnes, and 9.3 km from Route 26. The uploader rated it easy. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Hekla?
Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · ArnarBi / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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